NM STEM Parent and Student Resources

Competitions and Competition Help

ExploraVision is a science competition that goes beyond the typical student science competition and into what it takes to bring ideas to reality. A teacher will sponsor and lead his/her students as they work in groups of 2 – 4 to simulate real research and development. A teacher will guide his or her students as they pick a current technology, research it, envision what it might look like in 20 years, and describe the development steps, pros & cons, and obstacles. Past winners have envisioned technologies ranging from a hand-held food allergen detector to a new device to help people who have lost limbs regain movement in real time.

The Joan Ganz Cooney Center is an independent research and innovation lab that focuses on the challenges of educating children in a rapidly changing media landscape. We conduct original research on emerging education technologies and collaborate with educators and media producers to put this research into action.

New Mexico Junior Academy of Science Research Paper Competition For Students Grades 6 through 12

The New Mexico Academy of Science promotes student research and participation in science fairs with a research paper competition through its affiliate the Junior Academy. This competition provides students with unique opportunities to learn a crucial part of scientific work: communicating their work to others. The competitions are held in conjunction with Regional and State Science and Engineering Fairs. Winners in regional competition qualify for the state competition. Monetary prizes are awarded at regional and state levels and NMAS publishes the abstracts of the state winners in its annual Journal.

Nonprofit professional organization dedicated to public engagement in scientific research and education. Manages the Intel International Science & Engineering Fair (ISEF), the Intel Science Talent Search (STS), and Broadcom MASTERS competitions along with publishing Science News and Science News for Kids.

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The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) was founded in Los Angeles, California, in 1974 by a group of engineers employed by the city of Los Angeles. Their objective was to form a national organization of professional engineers to serve as role models in the Hispanic community.
The concept of Networking was the key basis for the organization. SHPE quickly established two student chapters to begin the network that would grow to encompass the nation as well as reach countries outside the United States. Today, SHPE enjoys a strong but independent network of professional and student chapters throughout the nation.

Computer scientists are some of the most in-demand professionals in the world today. They create and maintain computer programs across various industries, working for top companies like Google and Microsoft to small start-up companies across the country. Requiring both creative abilities and technical mastery, an online computer science degree will include coursework in programming, manufacturing, networking, design, and graphics.

Computer Science Online, recently published an in-depth guide to computer science degrees and careers. Fueled by knowledge and insight from some of today's leading computer science minds,
this new resource:
- breaks down the value of computer science degrees at each academic level
-describes how to find the right program
- outlines new specializations that lie on the cutting edge of an already high-tech field.
Seven computer science experts contributed to the guide, including professors from Carnegie Mellon, Cornell and Ohio State. Each expert discusses the current landscape of degrees in CS, as well as various offshoots driving career growth: cloud computing, robotics, machine learning, software development and more.
You can read through the guide and learn more about the experts at the following location:
Computer science degree programs:
http://www.computerscienceonline.org/degree-programs/

Edhesive makes it possible for schools to offer a pathway of computer science courses, and does not require schools to have a computer science teacher on staff. Edhesive's blended learning program combines expert online instruction with in-person support. Students learn content from a sequence of video lessons, lab assignments, and auto-graded assessments - while schools provide a teacher or other faculty member, who we call a coach. Coaches are not required to teach, grade, or be familiar with coding - but they provide students with face to face support, motivation, and accountability, and serve as the teacher of record. Edhesive provides PD and training to coaches, and seven day per week online forum support to both students and teachers.
In 2015, over 10% of all students who took the AP Computer Science A exam did so using our course, and our students scored higher than the national average. Edhesive has made is possible for hundreds of schools in over forty states and seven countries to offer computer science for the first time.

For Students: Computer science opens up a new world, enabling you to create programs that can make a real impact. If you've ever had an idea for a game, an app, or a better way to do something, computer science gives you the tools you need to design, build, and create code and programs that can bring ideas to life.

By 2020, it is estimated that there will be one million open jobs in the US economy that are computer science-related, and that employers will struggle to fill these positions. Check out this video to see why learning to code is so important and how coding will open doors for you in the future: http://bit.ly/whycodingiscool

Edhesive's Introduction to Computer Science, AP Computer Science A, and AP Computer Science Principles courses are free for students. Learn how to code in Python or Java, and prepare to pass the AP exam and earn college credit. If you would like to get credit on your high school transcript, talk to your school about getting a coach account with Edhesive.

EducatingEngineers.com is the Web's most comprehensive overview of nearly 2,000 engineering schools and programs across the country. We encourage students to search different engineering specialties--including Environmental, Civil, Computer, Mechanical and more--to be able to compare schools to find the engineering program that best fits their educational needs.

Our free Math learning tools offer a comprehensive suite of resources to help you improve your abilities in this area. We offer diagnostic tests, practice tests, flashcards, and well organized example content to let you dive in to any specific concept within Math.

Varsity Learning Tools is the world's largest free practice test and assessment site. It provides tens of thousands of free practice problems and tests across I20+ academic subjects and standardized exams. The resource also offers free classroom assessment software for educators to create customized tests for their classes and monitor student progress.

STEM education outreach from the Kennedy Space Center. KOOL Science (Kennedy Online Outreach & Learning) offers classrooms a chance to connect with a professional educator from the KSC Visitor Complex for a live, hands-on STEM lesson focused on NASA and space exploration. KOOL Science workshops combine distance learning with hands-on activities that involve the students in a multisensory learning experience. Chroma key technology allows us to visit a variety of locations in and around KSC, exposing students to the sights and sounds of places like NASA’s Vehicle Assembly Building. Because we connect Kennedy Space Center with the classroom via Skype TX web-conference, no special videoconferencing equipment is needed. As long as the classroom has a computer with internet access and a means to project audio and video, the entire class can participate.

As a Life Science company with core competencies in the fields of health care and agriculture, Bayer is dedicated to helping improve science education and promoting science literacy. Bayer demonstrates this commitment through its national, presidential award-winning Making Science Make Sense initiative.

MentorNet envisions a “Diverse 21st Century STEM Workforce” in which all citizens contribute to innovation and experience prosperity. MentorNet’s mission is to foster a prevalent culture of mentoring in STEM that empowers individuals to persist and succeed in their fields.

MIT OpenCourseWare makes the materials used in the teaching of almost all of MIT's subjects available on the Web, free of charge. With more than 2,000 courses available, OCW is delivering on the promise of open sharing of knowledge.

NASA's journeys into air and space have deepened humankind's understanding of the universe, advanced technology breakthroughs, enhanced air travel safety and security, and expanded the frontiers of scientific research. These accomplishments share a common genesis: education. As the United States begins the second century of flight, the Nation must maintain its commitment to excellence in science, technology, engineering and mathematics education to ensure that the next generation of Americans can accept the full measure of their roles and responsibilities in shaping the future. NASA will continue the Agency's tradition of investing in the Nation's education programs and supporting the country's educators who play a key role in preparing, inspiring, exciting, encouraging, and nurturing the young minds of today who will be the workforce of tomorrow.

Guide to Engineering Scholarships
Use the engineering scholarship database to find funding opportunities for your engineering program, whether you are completing advanced graduate research or just starting an undergraduate science and engineering program. With this directory, you can search for scholarships sponsored by specific schools or states, ensuring that you find the scholarship opportunities unique to your area. If you have already started your traditional or online engineering program, you can even search by minimum GPA requirements to find scholarships that match your current academic record. Meanwhile, if you are just starting, you should instead begin your search by enrollment level or renewability, as this will help you find scholarships for which your program is eligible and which you can receive year after year. Finally, the directory has an option for sorting scholarships by ethnicity, which allows you to find engineering scholarships intended for students of your particular ethnic heritage.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics has indicated that master's degree holders are less likely to be unemployed, and on average, will make more than those with a bachelor's degree (BLS, 2014). With this information in mind, we made it our mission to accomplish two things: first, to provide individuals with information and tools to help them select and finance a graduate program; and second, to help graduates apply their grad school experience towards their career aspirations.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has indicated that master's degree holders are less likely to be unemployed, and on average, will make more than those with a bachelor's degree (BLS, 2014). With this information in mind, we made it our mission to accomplish two things: first, to provide individuals with information and tools to help them select and finance a graduate program; and second, to help graduates apply their grad school experience towards their career aspirations.

A comprehensive physics and astronomy online education, research and reference web site. In addition to providing high-quality content, PhysLink.com is a meeting place for professionals, students and other curious minds.

With higher education enrollment of Asian and Asian-American students soaring, nonprofits, corporations and government entities have made millions of dollars in scholarships available to these students. Identifying and applying for these grants and scholarships can be a time-consuming process. To help make this task a little easier for you, we have put together a wide range of options for scholarships based on your specific needs.

This guide provides a wealth of free online resources for science students. These high-quality resources span the study of biology, chemistry, astronomy, earth science, and physics. It’s important to access information sources like these because they provide you with excellent industry-specific information as well as research material for your existing coursework. The best part is that not only do these abundant, free resources complement the materials you are already studying—they also provide you with all new information you wouldn’t have otherwise.

The Technology Students Association (TSA) is a national organization devoted exclusively to the needs of students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Open to young people enrolled in or have completed technology education courses, TSA partners with universities, business and industry, and organizations to promote and foster personal growth, leadership, and opportunities in technology, innovation, design, and engineering. Members apply and integrate STEM concepts through co-curricular activities, competitive events, and related programs.
This program is for middle and high school students. Middle is determined by the individual schools. Most of the middle schools we have are from 6th grade to 8th grade with 9th through 12th as the high school.

This site is a perfect starting point for anyone interested in finding a rigorous and reputable online program to develop advanced skills in an engineering discipline such as civil engineering, electrical engineering, or engineering management, among many other options.
We calculate our rankings on a strict value-for-money basis, accepting only reputable universities that rank highly in nationwide surveys of academic quality and student satisfaction. All the schools are fully accredited and award the very same degree to both online and on-campus students.

ThumbSat and ThumbNet provide an opportunity for schools and educational groups around the globe to promote radio, science, technology, engineering and mathematics to their students and attempt to influence the next generation of scientists and engineers. The ThumbNet project aims to do so by donating small radio kits to each school or educational group and is open to anyone who is interested in participating and has a desire to setup and operate a small ground based radio listening station. No permits or licenses are required, since there is no transmission of any sort and no permanently installed antenna systems. The ThumbSat project offers low cost, high frequency access to space as a “turn-key” satellite system, which allows students to focus solely on their experiment or project and not on the legalities and paperwork of getting the project into orbit. We are unlocking space for everyone!

IQ Challenge - VEX IQ - VEX Robotics
The VEX Robotics Design System offers students an exciting platform for learning about areas rich with career opportunities spanning science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). These are just a few of the many fields students can explore by creating with VEX Robotics technology. Beyond science and engineering principles, a VEX Robotics project encourages teamwork, leadership and problem solving among groups. It also allows educators to easily customize projects to meet the level of students’ abilities. The affordable VEX platform is expanding rapidly and is now found in middle schools, high schools and university labs around the globe. Robotics hobbyists also appreciate the advanced capabilities of the VEX System.

The VEX Robotics Competition is the largest and fastest growing middle and high school robotics program globally with more than 4,800 teams from 20 countries playing in over 300 tournaments worldwide. Events are held often and more are being added every week. VisitRobotEvents.com to register a team and find an event near you. The VEX Robotics Design System offers students an exciting platform for learning about areas rich with career opportunities spanning science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
http://www.vexrobotics.com/vex

Researchers and scientists use experiments to answers questions and expand their general knowledge. Water is one of the most important chemicals in the world, and you, too, can learn about its properties by performing a number of fun science experiments. - See more at: http://www.berkeyfilters.com/articles/science-experiments-with-water-/#sthash.ePgCVNR9.dpuf

While gender equality has gained more awareness, women still tend to be underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) careers. As the gender gap begins to decrease in these fields, however, organizations are recruiting women for STEM positions more than ever before. Learn more about STEM graduate degree programs, scholarships and career options.

Comprehensive resource page for education students with links to relevant blogs, open access journals, scholarships, internships, and national organizations. In addition to the comprehensive collection of open courseware, Academic Earth features an ongoing series of original videos.

The Archimedes Initiative is an effort formed to promote science literacy and increase the number of scientists and engineers in the United States. This initial site is focused around our thematic video content, involving participants in competitive science fairs.

Science.gov searches over 55 databases and over 2100 selected websites from 15 federal agencies, offering 200 million pages of authoritative U.S. government science information including research and development results. Science.gov is governed by the interagency Science.gov Alliance

NASA Wavelength is your pathway into a digital collection of Earth and space science resources for educators of all levels – from elementary to college, to out-of-school programs. These resources, developed through funding of the NASA Science Mission Directorate (SMD), have undergone a peer-review process through which educators and scientists ensure the content is accurate and useful in an educational setting. Use NASA Wavelength to quickly and easily locate resources, connect them to other websites using atom feeds, and even share the resources you discover with others through social media and email.

Open Education Database is the most comprehensive collection of online college rankings and free courses anywhere online. We welcome learners of all levels to explore their interests and prepare for exciting new careers, build on existing foundations of education and experience, or just satisfy a craving to learn something completely new.
We’ve been a leader in the open education movement since 2007 when we were the first organization to release online college rankings and over the last six years have built on that tradition of helping learners connect with the best-fit education opportunities. OEDb continues to release its online college rankings each January and is now proud to feature a collection of over 10,000 free open courses and interactive resources from top universities around the world. Help us advance open education by joining our community.

SciStarter is the place to find, join, and contribute to science through recreational activities and citizen science research projects. Our database of citizen science projects enable discovery, organization, and greater participation in citizen science.

A computational knowledge engine or answer engine developed by Wolfram Research. It is an online service that answers factual queries directly by computing the answer from externally sourced "curated data", rather than providing a list of documents or web pages that might contain the answer as a search engine might.

STEM Miscellaneous

The time-honored pathway from school to career no longer works for most, including students, opportunity youth, job seekers, business and industry. We exist to create solutions that build multiple, validated pathways from education to employment, thereby closing the skills gap.

Solar energy has been, and continues to be, a male-dominated field. According to The Solar Foundation, as of 2015, women made up 24 percent of the solar workforce. Things are changing, however, although slowly. The reason? Women are beginning to realize that solar energy is an industry that is growing in leaps and bounds, bringing with that growth a wealth of new, highly skilled, well-paying jobs.